Nelia’s eyes widened as she read the note.
Although there was no mention of the sender, Nelia immediately knew. The person who left the note was Carlos.
As Nelia stared at the note in silence, Jeaneut, who had been sitting on the desk, stood up and walked over.
[What’s with the note?]“……It’s nothing.”
Nelia folded the note again and put it in her pocket. Jeaneut, initially puzzled by Nelia’s serious response, soon lost interest.
Although there were documents piled up on the desk for a quick check, Nelia’s eyes did not focus on the text of the documents.
When Carlos, whom she had momentarily forgotten, contacted her, it felt like her heart was pounding.
‘If we have a good conversation that day… maybe my perspective will change.’
When Carlos spoke that day, it seemed as if he were demanding something from her.
Worried about what he might demand, Nelia recalled the letter she received from Gryph.
Right. Gryph said there wouldn’t be any side effects, so let’s calmly convey this matter.
She had to resolve it within her own limits. Otherwise, it could potentially harm the Duke.
Without realizing it, Nelia bit her lip and looked at the Duke. He seemed to be struggling more than when it rained the other day.
‘Perhaps it would have been better for him to rest at the Duke’s residence…’
Whether it was due to his heavy position as the Regent or not, he reluctantly went to work, dragging his unwell body.
Nevertheless, since there were no other appointments after the afternoon meeting, it would be better for him to return to the Duke’s residence at that time.
Nelia thought so as she spent the morning.
After lunchtime passed, the Duke went to the meeting.
With only Jeaneut and Nelia left, she sighed deeply, as if releasing the pent-up worries.
[You look like you’re going to disappear if you keep that up.]“…….”.
Jeaneut seemed concerned about her throughout the morning. Although he didn’t speak affectionately, he could feel him glancing at her occasionally.
But Nelia didn’t want to talk about Carlos. In fact, even if she told Jeaneut, there was nothing that could be resolved.
[Rather than that, does the Duke always get in such a state when it rains?]As Jeaneut redirected the conversation, he looked at the closed door that the Duke had left through.
“Yes… I don’t know why.”
[I think I know the reason.]Jeaneut, who had been staring at the door, turned his head to Nelia.
“What?”
[It’s because he harbors the spirit of fire.]Nelia was intrigued by Jeaneut’s unscientific inference.
“Spirit of fire…?”
[Yes. The Duke is someone who carries the fire inside him. That’s why he’s weak against its opposite nature, rain.]“For someone who carries the fire, his skin is cold, and… his personality isn’t fiery either.”
[The spirit of fire has nothing to do with such things.] Jeaneut responded firmly.“What happens when someone carries the fire inside them?”
[When the fire inside you burns uncontrollably, you may lose control of yourself. You might have evil thoughts engulfed by that flame.]Huh…?
Nelia thought that Jeaneut quite accurately pointed out about the Duke. Indeed, the Duke originally had the role of the antagonist in this world.
Although she didn’t know if it was because of the fire burning inside him, associating it with a vengeful spirit could make sense.
“Does that mean the Duke has to live with that fire in his heart forever?”
[Not necessarily.]“Really?”
[When you meet someone you love enough to sacrifice your life for and that love comes true, the fire in your heart weakens.]Oh…?
“Isn’t that a bit too romantic?”
Jeaneut… Didn’t seem like that, but he’s quite sentimental.
[It’s true!]“How would you know, Jeaneut?”
[I’ve experienced it myself.]Nelia blinked.
“Was Jeaneut also something related to fire attributes?”
[The spirit of fire.]“Yes, something like that.”
[Yes, a long time ago, I indeed had the spirit of fire within me. Not anymore, though.]That meant Jeaneut also had a woman he loved deeply.
‘Surprisingly romantic…’
Zigrid and now Jeaneut. It seems like dragons are all a romantic race.
[Of course, if there’s another cause for the fire, it must be removed.]“A cause…?”
[Yes. In my opinion, the Duke has a very old cause.]There is a reason for living with the fire inside…?
As Nelia pondered what that reason might be, the door opened.
Regent Hart, who finished the meeting, returned. He still didn’t look well. He even swayed briefly at the door.
“Duke!”
Nelia quickly approached the Duke and supported his body. He leaned on her as if he had been waiting for her.
“Thank you, Nelia.”
Although Duke Hart smiled faintly, cold sweat formed on his forehead.
“Let’s go back to the mansion now. You’ve finished the important schedule, so it’s okay.”
“Yes, that would be better.”
Nelia supported the Duke and headed for the carriage.
Once in the carriage, the Duke said he needed to close his eyes for a moment. When Nelia understood, he closed his eyes and rested his head on her shoulder.
Nelia quietly glanced at the Duke leaning on her.
Male lead is a clingy little husband
One-line summary: The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.
Introduction:
One day, Lu Yuner’s soul transmigrates into a female-dominant world. She enters the Imperial Academy and takes up the position of a doctoral instructor, teaching classes and grading schoolwork.
One day, she encounters the young prince Su Qingwan secretly skipping class from the male academy.
As a result, Su Qingwan is punished.
From then on, Su Qingwan sees Lu Yuner as a “thorn in his side”.
But before long, this “thorn” becomes the person he cherishes most, and he goes to great lengths to win Lu Yuner’s affection.
Mini scene 1:
One day, the sun is high in the sky but Su Qingwan still hasn’t gotten up for class.
Servant Xiaoyuan: “Young prince, it’s time for class. You’ll be late otherwise.”
Su Qingwan says arrogantly: “I’m not going. I am the esteemed prince, my status is so noble, why should I suffer this hardship? Besides, isn’t learning all this just to please women? Hmph, they’re not worthy!”
Mini scene 2:
After Su Qingwan falls for someone, he completely changes. He no longer skips class and diligently learns how to be a good husband and father. But he discovers that Sister Yuner is always surrounded by admirers.
Drunk and overcome with jealousy one day, he clings to Lu Yuner, crying beautifully like a pear blossom in the rain.
Su Qingwan: “Qingwan likes Sister Yuner.”
Lu Yuner: “Young prince, you’re drunk.”
Su Qingwan: “Qingwan isn’t drunk. Qingwan likes Sister Yuner, likes you so much, likes you to bits…” Before he can finish, Lu Yuner’s eyes flash with emotion and she leans in closer.
[Reading Guide]
1. The female lead is gentle, gracious, humble and polite but not weak. The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.
2. 1v1, a bit torturous in the beginning but definitely sweet later on.
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